New York School of Interior Design: Sourcing Historic Textiles and Wallcoverings

Scalamandre fabrics installed in the important Red, Blue and Green rooms at the White House in Washington, D.C. are just a small part of the fun course taught this past week by Marina for the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID). Students also had the opportunity to pour over and feel the plush thick woven fabrics made on a jacquard loom from Pierre Frey and review the new release of Arts and Crafts William Morris wallpapers by Sanderson. Those registered for the course are able to view a variety of archived fabrics and learn about the craftsmanship, design and marketing that goes into the creation of textiles and wallpapers—including the new process of digital printing and the older techniques of screened printing and wood block.

For the past several years, the NYSID has collaborated with our very own Marina Case of The Red Shutters to provide first hand access to her course called, Insider’s Guide: Sourcing Historic Textiles and Wallcoverings whichtours New York City’s Design and Decoration Building (DDB)—a site normally only open exclusively to-the-trade. Representing over 3,000 leading manufacturers, the DDB known nationally and internationally as the world’s most important home to over 130 showrooms and stands as an invaluable resource for anyone who appreciates and has a passion for design.

Thank you so much for the fantastic lecture and the fun afternoon. As hurried and tired I was when I arrived, the more and more enthusiastic I became as we went from showroom to showroom to sample the most incredible textile collections the D&D has to offer. I am very grateful for this opportunity learn more about historic textiles, this was the perfect accompaniment to the Textiles class I had, that mostly dealt with technical terms and knowledge.

—NYSID Student

Join Marina and the New York School of Interior Design next spring —this popular 3 hour course is inspirational and open to anyone who registers. Be sure to sign up for our “Red List” to receive announcements regarding this and other fun design news. The course also makes a great gift which several of her students have been the lucky recipient of!

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Marina Case is the Principal and lead designer of The Red Shutters in Warwick, New York. She is the third lead designer in the company’s long, prosperous history.
Marina was born in Manhattan, and has always lived in greater New York. She attended Baruch College and New York University, and then received her BA and MA degrees from the University at Albany. As her interest in design and decorating grew, Marina returned to the city to study at the New York School of Interior Design.
Marina believes in telling her client’s stories in their spaces—and always in great taste. Marina is fluent in all four decorating styles: traditional, modern, tribal and fun. She is an enthusiastic Associate Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), has been named one of the “Top 50” New York designers by New York Spaces Magazine and won national attention for her design of the Spa at Glenmere Mansion. Marina participates in a leading collaborative national network of designers, sharing ideas in both the creative and professional aspects of the decorating business. She hosts The Style Show on live and internet radio, interviewing many prominent guests in the trade, and teaches a popular course about Historic Textiles and Wallpaper at the D&D Building for the New York School of Interior Design. Her blog, called The House in Good Taste provides an inside look to her inspirations and travels. Finally, she has been featured on Houzz for her design creativity and style.
Marina resides in the Village of Warwick, is the mother of two boys, has served on many important boards and committees—including service for Tuxedo Park School, Tuxedo Park Library and Warwick Grove—and has been active in fundraising for these organizations and others.
Her strengths include a compelling knowledge of taste and style, a gift for collaboration, a flair for color and an impeccable respect for her clients.